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Job title: Veterinary Nurse

Location: Waltham (onsite)

Contract length: 6 months

Are you a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a unique and rewarding role outside of traditional small animal practice? Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse on behalf of a world-leading Petcare Science Institute.This role is central to optimising the health and welfare of the on-site animal population (dogs and cats) and ensuring the ethical and efficient delivery of an essential research program.

You will be a vital part of a collaborative Veterinary Operations team, working alongside Veterinary Surgeons and four Veterinary Nurses. This position offers the chance to utilise your full range of nursing skills in a non-client-facing environment, focusing intensely on animal health, welfare, and preventative care within a specialised research context. Some of the duties will include but are not limited to:

Provide comprehensive veterinary nursing care during routine rounds and surgical procedures

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Lead Nurse Clinics and health screening, managing care independently

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Work collaboratively with the Veterinary Surgeons and Operations Activity Manager to continuously improve the animal healthcare program

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Develop and deliver veterinary care training for site personnel, including pet health assessments, treatment administration and tasks related to breeding programs

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Maintain the veterinary suites, laboratory and consult rooms, ensuring they are impeccably equipped, stocked and operate at maximum efficiency

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Engage cross-functionally with Behaviour & Training, Unit Operations and Research teams to ensure the safe and effective delivery of trials

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Actively drive continuous improvement and share best practices across teams

Required experience:

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Essential: Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS) status with a Bachelor (BSc) or Foundation (FdSc) degree in veterinary nursing

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Demonstrated proficiency in triage skills and experience working on-call

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Strong practical experience in anaesthesia and sedation techniques

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Expertise in companion animal welfare, behaviour and low-stress handling

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Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional, collaborative team environments

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Desirable: Completion of CPD courses in anaesthesia or animal behaviour and welfare

Working Context:

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On-Call Rota: Participation in a required evening and weekend on-call rota (approximately 1 in 4). This paid rota requires both on-site attendance when called in and confidence in solo veterinary nursing support alongside a Veterinary Surgeon

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Professional Development: Annual RCVS CPD requirements are supported by the business

This role is an excellent fit for a highly confident, experienced RVN who is passionate about animal welfare and preventative care in a scientific setting.

Note: As a research facility, candidates must be comfortable working within an environment dedicated to ethical animal-based science